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Around 12,000 houses are destroyed by Cyclone Mocha
Around 12,000 homes have been damaged by Cyclone Mocha in Saint Martin’s Island and Cox’s Bazar, Enamur Rahman,…
Anticipating a ‘Normal’ Kharif Season
Wheat crop’s per acre yields may face challenges in 2023. Wheat is a major Rabi crop and its…
Garment Factories in Bangladesh at Increased Fire Risk as Temperatures Soar
A severe heat wave, with temperatures touching 42 degrees Celsius, is sweeping parts of Bangladesh and is likely…
Waste Management in Pakistan and its Economic Potentials
Waste management is a significant challenge in Pakistan, with the country generating an estimated 48 million tons of…
Weather Tracker: India Temperatures Hit 40C as Heatwave Continues
Indians warned to stay vigilant during spell of very hot weather. Elsewhere, sandstorms plague China. The heatwave that…
The Fishing Communities of Sri Lanka
While attempting to photograph early morning rush hour in Galle bus station, a chance encounter led me to an extraordinary group…
Sri Lanka is a Haunting Picture of Agriculture Without Natural Gas
There is no question that natural gas and its infrastructure are an integral part of our nation’s agricultural…
Garment Industry in Bangladesh Struggles to Contain Pollution
Treatment plants are either non-existent or inefficient and underused, meaning Bangladesh’s garment industry continues to discharge highly polluting wastewater.…
Sri Lanka to Develop Small Islands for Tourism
Sri Lanka is setting up a new authority to develop a string of small islands across its shores…
Dhaka Swelters on its Hottest Day in 58 Years Amid Relentless Heatwave
As a heatwave continues to sweep across the nation, Bangladesh is being gripped by oppressively high temperatures. While…